Obituary: Ginette Marie-Jose Lillo

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 30, 2024

    Award-winning artist and teacher Ginette Marie-Jose Lillo died Oct. 7 while in hospice care in Fort Lauderdale. She was 91.      A longtime instructor at Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes, she also gave...
  The Town of Miami Lakes announced it will offer a YMCA Summer Camp Program from June 9 through August 15 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camp will be open to children ages 5 to 12 years old, and will offer a sports and dance component along with a wide variety of events including sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, reading and learning, sports and games, field trips, and swim days. The...
  The American High baseball team won the District 16-7A championship in dominate fashion beating Ronald Reagan, 12-2, and advancing the Patriots to the regionals and just three wins away from returning to the state tournament. It was American’s third consecutive district championship. This week, American faces South Broward in the regional quarterfinal. Miami Springs edged Goleman, 6-5, to claim the 15-6A District championship....

Math teacher Lilia Quinonez recognized as Goleman's Teacher of the Year

Education By R.A. Romero, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, math teacher Liliana Quinones at Barbara Goleman Senior High School first realized her love for teaching while tutoring in college as a side job while she pursued an engineering degree. “Soon, I realized that others enjoyed having me tutor because they finally understood the subject. I also loved being able to teach and help others,” said Quinones. After receiving her bachelor's...

Goleman selected for AP Capstone documentary showcasing achievements

Education By Roselind Romero, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Barbara Goleman Senior High School, a flagship school for the Advanced Placement Capstone Program headed by The College Board, was recently chosen for evaluations and will be part of a documentary showcasing the rigor and achievements made within the program. The College Board sent four representatives to the school to conduct interviews and film students and teachers within the AP Capstone program, which will then be utilized for...

Spanish Lake salutes science fair winners

Education Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Spanish Lake Elementary's (SLE) faculty salutes the school’s fifth grade science fair winners.  First place school winner and district honorable mention winner was Diana Mora. Mora's project was titled “Solar Power.” The purpose of her project was to see what time of the day was best for a solar powered car to travel the longest distance. She made her own car with solar panels. District third place winner and...
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